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Primary role in the development, optimization and validation of multiplexed immunogenicity assays to support regulated vaccine and/or bioanalytical work. Provides guidance in the design of experiments to optimize existing techniques, to evaluate new techniques, and to validate and troubleshoot clinical assays. Provides scientific direction to support the goals of Merck. Maintains familiarity with current scientific/technical literature as it applies to one’s current job responsibilities.

Consultant to management throughout the organization on specific area of expertise.

Accountable for technical and expert knowledge contribution to team. Collaborates, communicates, and explain difficult issues within and across the work group. Works in a structured environment under minimal supervision. Maintains accurate records of ongoing projects in adherence with documentation standards.

Generates, reviews, and approves reports. May interface with external agencies and customers within Merck to report findings and status of projects. Oversees sample testing under GLP guidelines for in vivo and human studies (including review and approval of data and report preparation, and troubleshooting assays).

Your role at Merck is integral to helping the world meet new breakthroughs that affect generations to come, and we’re counting on your skills and inventiveness to help make meaningful contributions to global medical advancement. At Merck, we’re inventing for life.

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